Chapter 17 - A Dangerous Figure From The Past Returns To Town
As the dust settled, a sleek black town car pulled slowly up beside the wreckage of the scuffle.
The rear tinted window rolled down smoothly, revealing Victor Vance, the aging patriarch of the regional syndicate.
“You boys make quite a mess wherever you go,” Victor remarked coldly, resting his hand on a silver-headed cane.
“Stay away from my son, Victor; the debt was paid in full twenty years ago,” Daniel warned, standing protectively in front of Ethan.
“Debts to our family never expire, Daniel; they only compound with interest over time,” Victor smiled wickedly.
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Ethan stepped forward, placing the metal lockbox containing the mayor’s confession right on the hood of Victor’s car.
“Try cashing that check with the federal prosecutor downtown, Victor,” Ethan challenged with a fearless grin.
